We journeyed OTP (outside the perimeter) of Atlanta and found ourselves in Alpharetta at Au Pan Creperie. It was the first night of their new dinner menu. As we entered the restaurant we were greeted by Dai the owner. Her sweet smile and gentle voice instantly made us feel welcomed.
We tried quiet a few items:
L’atlantique
"Salmon Salad"
Freshly seared salmon over a dill cream spread and baguette slice. It was love at first bite. The perfectly cooked salmon was a great compliment to the creamy dill which was so rich in flavor and nicely cut with a touch of citrus from the orange. Highly recommended for anyone that loves salmon but prefers to keep it light.
Saumon Grillé
Grilled salmon over a bed of asparagus with a touch of Sangria foam and a side of pureed celery root. Garnished with Roasted red pepper purée and a little butter lemon cream sauce ber blanc. We are salmon lovers, and after enjoying the first dish, another taste of salmon was a must! This dish was light yet filling. The celery root was he star, it was the first time we had tried a puree like this and it took us by surprise. An explosion of flavors that perfectly complimented the richness of the salmon and crunch of the asparagus. We usually steer away from celery but that puree was exceptional! If you are not a fan of salad but are craving salmon this is the dish for you!
Boeuf Bourguignon
Slow cooked beef in a red wine reduction served with small white potatoes and carrots, topped with hearty bits of bacon. After enjoying the first two entrees we didn't think we could be more impressed. We were wrong. THIS BEEF WAS PERFECTION. Made in a red wine reduction every bite was satisfyingly delicious. If we are being honest we were already getting full and wanting to leave room for dessert but it was to good to even leave one bite. If fish is not your forte this is the entree for you.
La Saint Jacques
We enjoyed this dish earlier in the night and it was the perfect introduction to the world of Savory Crepes.
Scallops atop a leek fondue with balsamic pearl. As onion lovers we were naturally excited about a leek fondue. Fun fact about savory crepes, they are traditionally made out of Buckwheat and are gluten free high fiber high protein. Gluten free friends, we have a winner!
Drum roll....... NOW FOR DESSERT:
The Banana Split Crepe
Chocolate, Vanilla and Strawberry Ice Cream served with fresh berries, bananas, chocolate sauce and whip cream.
Such a fun twist on an American classic. For those that don't know we are huge ice cream lovers so this was by far the dessert crepe for us. We had to jump in and ask some new friends to share.
It is also topped with nuts but you can request it without if needed.
Just when we thought the night was over, we caught ourselves gawking at Chef Nikko as he whipped up a Tutti Fruit Crepe: berries, mango, whipped cream, chocolate syrup and nuts for a little crunch.
A much lighter and still tasty dessert option.
Enjoying the authentic flavors of France in our own backyard.
If you're planning a visit consider:
Thursday Free Wine Tastings, Live Music & Buy One Get One Crepes 6-9p
Sunday brunch from 11a-4pm with specialty mimosa flights.
Tried this place on a whim, bc the crepes are gluten free(buckwheat). The mushroom soup was good, but I didn't finish it. I ordered the smoked salmon crepe which was tasty at first(the balsamic reduction was great), but quickly became disappointed in it as the cheese filling didn't fill the entire crepe(about 2 inches on each crepe just bare) and I didn't care for the crepe by itself honestly. Maybe it was the buckwheat I wasn't digging or perhaps the chef went light on the filling by mistake, I'm not sure. My husband got the chicken/ mushroom crepe and the presentation was completely different and his was stuffed, very tasty, he enjoyed it.
Love this place. The varieties of crepes is just amazing. I never bothered about plating of food but every plate is so beautiful to look and appetizing. The food is very lite . The service is super awesome and ambience is nice too. Nice to have this gem in Alpharetta.
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